# Just-in-Sequence procurement logistics

*Last updated: 2026-06-16*

> Just-in-sequence (JiS) procurement logistics goes beyond just-in-time (JiT) delivery by controlling not only when parts arrive, but also the order in which they do so.

Just-in-sequence (JiS) procurement logistics goes beyond just-in-time (JiT) delivery by controlling not only when parts arrive, but also the order in which they do so. Components reach the assembly line in the precise sequence in which they will be installed—no line-side buffers, no manual sorting. The system depends on tight, real-time data exchange between manufacturer, logistics provider, and supplier, with call-off signals typically triggered directly by the production control system. Automotive manufacturing is the primary application: different trim and configuration variants roll down the same line in rapid succession, making sequence discipline non-negotiable. A single sequencing error or late delivery can halt the entire production line. JiS suppliers are therefore located close to the plant or operate dedicated sequencing centres nearby, ensuring both physical proximity and continuous data connectivity.

**Source:** [https://wirtschaftslexikon.gabler.de/definition/just-in-sequence-jis-49585](https://wirtschaftslexikon.gabler.de/definition/just-in-sequence-jis-49585)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Just-in-Sequence procurement logistics |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 129 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-16 |
| Source | https://wirtschaftslexikon.gabler.de/definition/just-in-sequence-jis-49585 |

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